Information Package / Course Catalogue
Critical Approaches and Commentaries to Philosophy of Nietzsche
Course Code: FLSF639
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To recognize Nietzsche and comprehending commentaries on his philosophy.

Course Content

In this course, it will be exhibited Nietzschean philosophy, its effects on the present-day, and its place in philosophical debates.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Yavuz KILIÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.Having notice of Nietzsche’s conceptual analysis.
2.Understanding of Nietzsche’s importance in the period of himself and preset-day.
3.Having an idea about Nietzsche proposed solutions to specific philosophical problems.
4.To know main concepts of Nietzschean philosophy.
5.To understand main ideas of Nietzschean philosophy.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for All and None
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction: Outlines of Nietzsche's Philosophy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Main Arguments in Nietzsche's Philosophy
Week 3 - Theoretical
Nietzsche and Nihilism
Week 4 - Theoretical
Nietzsche and Nihilism
Week 5 - Theoretical
Nietzsche and Ubermensh
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nietzsche and Ubermensh
Week 7 - Theoretical
Nietzsche and Will to Power
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mid-term Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Reading of Karl Jaspers
Week 10 - Theoretical
Heidegger on Nietzsche
Week 11 - Theoretical
Heidegger on Nietzsche
Week 12 - Theoretical
Heidegger on Nietzsche
Week 13 - Theoretical
Deleuze and Nietzsche
Week 14 - Theoretical
Deleuze and Nietzsche
Week 15 - Theoretical
Deleuze and Nietzsche
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Reading130226
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
2
OÇ-2
3
OÇ-3
2
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
1
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